The City of Athens, Alabama invites your interest and application in the Public Works Director position. Nestled in the heart of North Alabama, Athens offers a perfect blend of historic charm, thriving industry, and a warm, welcoming community. Whether you’re drawn to the picturesque downtown square with its local shops and restaurants, the excellent school system, or the endless outdoor recreation opportunities, Athens is a place you’ll love to call home.

With a strong job market fueled by industries like aerospace, automotive, and technology, Athens provides exciting career prospects while maintaining an affordable cost of living. Enjoy weekend hikes at the nearby Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, explore the Tennessee River, or take a short drive to downtown Huntsville, where you can immerse yourself in the world of technology and military innovation, including the Army’s Redstone Arsenal, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and Cummings Research Park. Athens is a city that feels like home the moment you arrive. See why so many people choose Athens as their place to live, work, and thrive.

ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
The City of Athens has a municipal government comprised of an elected Mayor and five City Council members. The Mayor and Council positions are non-partisan and elections are held every four years in August. The Mayor oversees the day-to-day operations of the City as the chief executive while the Council serves as the legislative body in a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor does not have a vote at Council meetings but can veto Council action. The City Council serves as the legislative body and votes on budgets, ordinances, and contracts.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This position directs the city’s public works operations, including engineering, sanitation, and streets maintenance operations. The Mayor assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The Public Works Director has direct supervision over City Engineer, Sanitation Superintendent, Streets Superintendent, and Administrative Coordinator.

The full position brochure and details may be found at Mercer Group Associates Current Searches.

Experience and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a Master’s degree as preferred;
• Five to seven years of related experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Alabama driver’s license or the ability to obtain one is required.

Compensation & Benefits
The expected starting salary for this position depending on qualifications is $125,000 - $160,000 (DOQ). Approved relocation reimbursement is negotiable. Excellent benefits include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Term Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) defined benefit (pension) plan under the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA)
• Defined contribution plan options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holidays (9 per year), Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave Day (1 per year after 1 year of service)